100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2014

Which are the best companies with remote jobs? Which of these companies with remote jobs offer the most work-life balance options? We’ve analyzed our database of over 25,000 pre-screened and vetted companies with flexible jobs to find the top companies with remote jobs and the results are in. These are some of the best companies to watch in 2014 as you continue to search for a remote job.

In 2013, these employers have been selected as top companies with remote jobs. Many of these companies are leaders in their fields—Xerox, UnitedHealth Group, Dell, ADP, American Express, and others—and their successes are highlighting the way current remote workforce technology can help their companies grow and thrive.

Otherwise known as telecommuting jobs or work-from-home jobs, these positions include a range of remote work such as exclusively working from home, partial telecommuting while working mostly from an office, and everything in between. With so many options to telecommute, it’s no wonder that 2014 is THE year to find remote jobs.

Without further ado, here are the top companies with remote jobs and flexible work options:

“Job seekers are looking for flexible jobs, but it can be really hard to find real opportunities with all the scams and bogus business opportunities out there. The companies in our database and on this list have all been screened and verified as legitimate, which helps job seekers stay safe and find flexible employment faster,” says Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs in response to this list of the top companies for remote jobs. “By breaking down the companies that offered the most opportunities, job seekers will know which companies to keep an eye on during their job search.”

The top industries offering flexible work arrangements include healthcare, information technology, education, nonprofit and philanthropy, and sales and marketing, according to the analysis. Job titles like Sales Representative, Senior Analyst, Nurse Case Manager, Account Executive, Web or Software Developer, Accountant, and Virtual Teacher are some of the most commonly found when searching for jobs that offer work-life balance.

“We are definitely noticing the trend of more companies that truly embrace flexibility,” shared Kelly Kirby, Director of Research. “And even though we’ve researched thousands of jobs, we are still surprised daily by some of the positions we come across.”

Readers, are you looking for companies for remote jobs or other flexible work options? Let us know what type of flexible job you’re after!

112 Comments

Di Mandy said :February 05, 2015 at 7:21 am

I reside in Cape Town, South Africa. My typing speed is 120wpm and I have 16 years of experience in typing up legal documentation for courts, attorneys and advocates. I’m looking for an opportunity to work from home.

For the the last 16 years I have been working as a freelancer and software engineer in Germany. In the last 4 years I have published four books/trainings about Java SE / Java EE technologies. Two of them have been bestsellers in Amazon. Although my qualification should be ok, I still find it difficult to find a remote position preferably in the United States. Can you give me any good advice?

Hi Alex – Great question! There are many reasons why employers have certain specifications to be met such as a required location. Many employers who hire remotely do so in a freelance status. I would suggest looking at our work-from-anywhere jobs, as well as exploring different employment options including freelance vs. employee. Best of luck in your search!

Did you know that the following companies have either customer and or employee FORCED ARBITRATION: ibm, american express, american appearal, hobby lobby and a few others. What does this mean? They take away their employee’s (or customers) CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH EMPLOYEE FORCED ARBITRATION. THEY CAN BREAK THE LAW, FIRE EMPLOYEES BASED ON AGE, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CLASS AND GET AWAY WITH IT. No law suits can be filed, no class action suits can be filed, no matter how many employees are discriminated against, even if those #’s are in the hundreds or thousands. These Large Corporations with EMPLOYEE FORCED ARBITRATION may be getting away with break the law daily, a license to break the law & never be held accountable.

Hi Biki – Many companies have different requirements that are based on a number of rationals. I would suggest contacting any of the companies you are interested in and asking about their requirements. The company will be the best person to contact to find our what their legal requirements are. I would also suggest taking a look at our International FAQ article. It may answer some of the questions you have. Best of luck in your search!

I have an associate’s degree in accounting with 15+ years work experience in bookkeeping. I also held a records supervisory position in law enforcement for ten years that required extensive proofing of reports. I live in a rural community and feel my best job opportunities would be ones that can be done completely from my home using phone/internet. I also have five school-aged children so I would like to work from home when they are in school.

hie Ann
I am from India and a maths graduate person.I am looking options for some work from home job.can u pls suggest that. I wantd to knew whthr ur services are provided in India or not.
thanks
sonam

Hi Sonam – Welcome to FlexJobs! Yes, we are a service that can be used anywhere in the world. Flexjobs is a job search service that provides legitimate and flexible job postings. The site supports over 20,000 jobs with options available in India as well as anywhere in the world. If you are interested in looking for and applying to international jobs, I suggest taking a look at our International Jobs FAQ blog post. Please let us know if you have any questions and best of luck in your search!

Hi Brie,
I have no experience working from home, but did own my own business for 13 years and managed it. I am looking for data entry or virtual assistant type employment because I do not have a college degree, yet. I am on my way to earning an Associates (2more classes). Would Flex Jobs be helpful for me? Thank you.

Hi Stella – FlexJobs is a great job search platform to find work-from-home jobs. To get started I would suggest you explore our data entry and administrative job categories to get a feel for what we have on the site. I would also suggest checking out our advanced job search option where you can narrow your search to the specific type of job you are looking for.
If you decide to join FlexJobs, we do offer a 100 percent money back guarantee if you find that using FlexJobs isn’t for you. We just want our job seeking members to be satisfied with our services. Additionally, I’d also recommend reaching out to our Customer Service team if you have any questions about the service. You can reach our team by phone or email – 1-866-991-9222 or feedback@flexjobs.com.
Wishing you all the best in your search!

Hi Dinesh – To get started, I would suggest checking out our current listings for data entry jobs. You can also find more information on working from home in typing or data entry here. Best of luck in your job search!

I have been looking for a work from home job as a Bookkeeper,or Data Entry or Typist but so far all the results have turned out to be scams. Can you send me sites that are legitimate and currently hiring.

Hello Inair – yes, happy to do so! We specialize in legitimate, professional-level work-from-home job listings. Here are the most current results for the career areas you requested: Bookkeeper, Data Entry.

Hello I had some questions; first let me start by saying I have been a Dental Hygienist for 18 years, so my question is what kind of work can I do from home to either supplement my income or allow me to totally leave my career and begin another.
Second what is flexijobs? Do you connect people to the jobs?
Ok last question, are there jobs that are totally on computer without having to talk on the phone like customer service or call center kind of work?

FlexJobs is a job search website that allows job seekers to find all of the best professional-level, legitimate work-from-home and flexible jobs in one place. We’re essentially a clearinghouse for flexible jobs. All the jobs and companies you’ll find on our site have been screened and verified as being legitimate. We don’t post ads, scams, or business opportunities. Only real, verified flexible and at-home jobs.

hi i am interested in home base job. might be looking into your flexjob site. i have worked in office asst., customer services for many years. I do not have a degree. Is all the companies you work with require degrees.

I’d like to throw a vote in for tech/fashion company JustFab. They don’t have a ton of remote employees, but I am one and they have treated me really well and been very flexible over the last two years. It has been an amazing experience. You can read some reviews on Glassdoor to hear more about them.

Research and going to the companies website also works as well. I am a current employee, currently in training, with American Support. I am working from home 8 hours a day for Comcast Cable campaign. I did not even know such a list existed, until one of my classmates from training told me about it. They also advertised on my local craigslist, which they later told me they advertised in most craigslist regions. Not to take anything from Flexjobs, but unpaid research worked just fine for me. They are still hiring for Outbound/Inbound Virtual positions, accessible through their website. I am not sure about anything else on the list, however I am shocked that Teletech @Home is not listed. They have multiple brick and mortar sites, but I worked for them for 4 years virtually on Sprint PCS campaign.

Type of flexible job I’m after is a job can represent overseas company to deal business on behalf of overseas company in China.

Team leader for dozen years trained me as highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, able to work well independently. I can help you on importing / exporting, merchandising, purchasing, products inspection, tracking delivery, international transportation… etc. anything related with international business.

Hello Alex – While most of the companies with jobs on our site are based in the U.S. and require you to be located here, we do have some companies that post jobs with NO location requirement, so they can be done from anywhere in the world. View the most recent Anywhere Telecommuting Jobs here.

Hi. I’d like to know before I become a member, if any of these companies have training. I have no experience as a call center cumstomer service agent. I will have to start at entry level. And I will need long term employment with benefits. Also a company that employs individuals with disabilities. Thank you. Redchick

Hello Redchick – Welcome to FlexJobs! Each company has different requirements as far as experience and training is concerned. The best place to narrow your job search is our Advanced Search page, where you can choose “entry level” for your level of experience and then search all entry-level customer service jobs. When you go to the Advanced Search Page, you can also select the schedule you want (full-time vs part-time), where full-time jobs are more likely to offer benefits.

I a interested in membership as I have been a housewife for the last 9 years and with the economy, I need to work. I need a stay at home position because I would like to work for a company long term (I am 48) and my 82 year old Mother lives with us. If I would work outside of the home, I am concerned that I would have to quit my career as my Mother’s needs increase. An at home career is the best way to go for me. I am curious if you have a percentage account of the members who have found steady employment with your services that you could give me?

Hi Susan, welcome to FlexJobs! Because we can’t require job seekers to report to us whether or not they’re hired for the jobs on our site, we don’t have that type of percentage. But we do offer a 100% money-back guarantee for anyone who isn’t satisfied, and about 2.5% of our members request that, so 97.5% are satisfied with our services. Hopefully that’s helpful, it’s about the closest we can get without somehow requiring job seekers to report back to us once they’re employed. Please let me know if you have any other questions as you check out the site, I’m happy to help!

Hi Gregory – This depends on the company and the specific position. Unfortunately we don’t have a way to screen companies for their ability to hire people with visual impairments, so we recommend job seekers contact the companies directly to discuss their compatibility and software.

I registered with flex jobs over 3 years ago and I have never gotten one call back for any of the positions I have applied for. I have over 18 years of collective experience with an MBA degree and I have never received so much as a call back. I paid the money but I have not seen a return on investment. What do you think is the issue?

Hi Keisha – I’m very sorry to hear that! We definitely want job seekers to be satisfied with our services, so there are a couple things we can do. First, I would highly recommend chatting with our Client Services team. They can walk through your resume profile on FlexJobs and see if there are any areas to improve upon to maximize your efforts. Second, if you still don’t have any success on the site, we will gladly refund you. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if a job seeker isn’t satisfied, no questions asked. That’s also something you’ll want to call client services about. Here is their contact information: https://www.flexjobs.com/contact.

I am on a full time employee for an worldwide online hotel booking based in Asia (American company) but looking for a home base job as I will move to The Netherlands. I take care of chain account for global market. Since I am new on the home base job, I have very least idea on what will suit me, Do you think there is opportunity?

Hello Eni and welcome to FlexJobs! It sounds like you have experience in the travel and international arenas. There are a variety of work-from-home jobs in this area. Check out the latest travel-related work-from-home jobs here. The jobs in this list are “work from anywhere” jobs, meaning they don’t have a location requirement so you can still be considered no matter where you live. Best of luck in your job search!

I am a pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a residency from a well known private institution. I worked for 6 years in a clinical setting, but I have taken 17 years off from work to raise my family of four children. I am ready to return to work, but am finding job searching to be difficult. As a person with an advanced degree, do you think there is a remote position for me? My youngest is 9 and I would love to work from home until all the kids have gone off to college.

Hi Ann – You’ve come to the right place! Most of the jobs on FlexJobs require advanced experience and/or education because we focus on professional-level jobs. I did a quick search of our database and while I didn’t find any telecommuting jobs related to pharmacy in particular, I think there must be something out there that your skills and experience would be a good match for. I’d suggest doing some searching of our jobs database. If you’re not yet a member of FlexJobs, you’ll be able to see all of our job postings, just not the company information, but it’ll give you a good idea as to whether there are opportunities you’d like to apply for. The Advanced Search page is a great place to start. You can narrow your search by selection Level of Telecommuting = 100%, and choose categories like Medical & Health. You can also search by keyword. I recommend starting broadly because you never know what you might find that will spark your interest. There’s such a variety of telecommuting jobs out there, so spend a little time searching and getting to know what there is. Best of luck in your search!

Hello – Each FlexJobs membership is for one individual job seeker, since you need to fill out your resume profile and set up your preferences based on the specific type of job you’re looking for. But for more options, please feel free to give our customer service team a call or send them an email, they’d be happy to help! https://www.flexjobs.com/contact

Hi! Brie. I’ve been in the transcription industry for the past 5 years, mainly working for companies based in India. Now I’m wanting to spread my wings and start telecommuting in closed captioning/transcription with companies based in the US. Would like to know if Flexjobs can help me out in this regard. Wouldn’t mind being a paid member if that helps me work for some good US based companies.

Me too. I am also a Server Engineer with 10 years IT support experience but live abroad. So are there any “work from home” jobs for a guy like me? As I wouldn’t mind paying a fee if there are support jobs I can at least apply for.

Hi Ricardo – You can definitely check out the jobs available on our site before signing up, so you’ll know whether or not it’s worth it for your particular situation. To view our “Anywhere” jobs which have no location requirement, here’s the Anywhere Jobs Page. You can also do an Advanced Search for your country, career field, and keywords associated with your job search. Best of luck in your job search!

Yes I am looking for a work from home job. Something that I can do full time and make about 50k – 60K working from home. Back ground is in Engineering and IT. I can type about 50 words a minute. What I am looking to do is move away from help desk and more into project coordinator role, data processing or account management.

I ultimately found my current 100% virtual (work from home) job with AmEx through my paid subscription at Flex Jobs. While I didn’t originally get the job I had applied for (it went to an internal candidate), the interview process ultimately provided an opportunity for me to work a temporary job for the company and then within a few months, full-time when another opening arose. And no, it is not a chained to the desk call center job either. American Express offers many fulfilling virtual jobs for well qualified candidates. Its a rewarding career and I am so grateful for Flex Jobs!

> Agreed D Gamble! I work for AMEX in a WAH situation and the flexibility is great! Definitely not chained to a desk as my department is 24/7 and there are lots of opportunities to flex from your regular schedule!

> I have to agree with D Gamble as well! I have a virtual position with AMEX, which offers me lots of flexibility. It’s a standard 8:30am-5:00pm workday, but I am by no means “chained to a desk”. I no longer have to suffer through an hour+ commute and I continue to enjoy the exact same job as I did in a office setting.

Both companies are currently hiring, but you’ll need to be logged into your FlexJobs account to view the current job listings. Otherwise, you can get a sense of the work-from-home jobs they offer by seeing their previous listings.

This is a great question! Our partners at Undress4Success have an article on different types of Internet and acceptable speeds for telecommuters. The short answer is that 10 mbps or more is ideal, and no less than 5 mbps to be truly effective. However, the Mayo Clinic requires their telecommuters to have only a “minimum connection speed of 384Kbs” so there’s obviously a lot of variation! Here’s their full article for more helpful tips: http://undress4success.com/what-minimum-broadband-speed-do-you-need/

Not sure if depending on the statements in job postings always correlates to the flexibility or mobility of a job. Some jobs – such as a consultant – may be remote part of the time or go for long periods on on-site work. The demands of projects, clients, or resources may fluctuate.

Great point, KJ Smith! And for your example of consulting, you are absolutely right. Our job research team checks on this before posting each job and makes sure that each job really will match up with the type of flexibility mentioned in the job posting. If there is any chance for travel or onsite meetings, or anything like that, we’ve added it to the job listing to make sure people are aware before they apply. It’s definitely an important thing to watch out for!

Hi. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and I do work out of the home part time. I have experience in many areas in the health care field due to the fact that I have been an LPN for almost 20 years now. Even so, I do not have much experience in working with health insurance or any other type of insurance or health care supply companies. I noticed that healthcare has been predicted to become one of the largest areas for this type of work in the year 2014. Basically, my question is, due to my experience is there any way I can be directed toward companies that match up more with the experience I have to increase my chances for success? I am obviously very nervous and skeptical about these positions and I have never worked from home with a computer or a telephone before. I do feel that with the right job, I may be able to be successful and make profit for the company or companies and for myself if properly trained and matched up with the right type of position. Thank you

Hi Jenifer – Welcome to FlexJobs and thanks for your question. At-home nursing jobs are one of the largest types of jobs we see, and most require little or no experience with insurance or previous work-from-home experience. What they do require is exactly what you have – years of nursing experience. Here’s a link to our most recent Telecommuting Nursing Jobs, to give you an idea of what’s out there. I’d recommend checking out the different jobs to see what their requirements are. That way, you’ll know where you might need to add to your resume, through classes, certifications, volunteer experience, etc. Best of luck in your job search!

Hi John – I’m sorry you found that to be the case. If you’re not a current FlexJobs member, you won’t be able to see each company’s current job listings. To see those, you’ll need to log into your FlexJobs account. For example, Xerox has 94 current job listings posted, but unless you’re logged into FlexJobs, you’ll only see their previous job listings. I hope this helps clear up any confusion.

That is correct. I researched before becoming a member. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. The website is put together very well and its legitimacy is easily ascertained. There are so many jobs. My main problem is that I am employed full time working long hours away from home. The plus is that I can be very selective in finding the perfect fit with a company that I would be willing to give up the commute for. The site is packed with benefits for members. >

Hi Gert – This might help to clear up some confusion with the job listings for each company. If you’re not a current FlexJobs member, you won’t be able to see each company’s current job listings. To see those, you’ll need to log into your FlexJobs account. For example, Xerox has 94 current job listings posted, but unless you’re logged into FlexJobs, you’ll only see their previous job listings.

In the crooked world we live in today, how would I know that these positions are real? I have worked for a company for 12 years at home until they folded and have been scammed before. I have a personal philosophy that you do not pay for work, that to me is a sign.

Hi Patty – Your skepticism is well-received! As you might imagine, we get this question quite a lot. Our site is dedicated to posting only legitimate telecommuting and flexible jobs, and our job research team spends a combined 70+ hours every day searching for, screening, and posting legitimate flexible jobs. We work only with verifiable employers offering real jobs. And we offer a 100% money-back guarantee because our mission is to make your job search faster, easier, and safer. We’ve been recognized by Forbes.com as a top website for your career, and we’re the only job search website to receive an Online Trust Leadership award from the Online Trust Alliance. You can view all of our credentials here: http://www.flexjobs.com/awards. And to speak with our Customer Service Team, you’ll find our email and phone contact info here: https://www.flexjobs.com/contact.aspx.

Why is ther a fee for getting a job? I noticed that in order to apply for any of the jobs posted on your website one has to be a member and pay a fee. Being a member is ok but why the fee? Thanks Winnie

Hi Winnie – That’s a great question and here’s the “short” answer: Unlike other free job search sites, the job-seeker is our client, and our primary goal is to make your job search experience faster, safer, easier, and more productive. Most free job search sites are paid by advertisers, employers, and scammers, so their listings aren’t guaranteed to be legitimate or what you’re looking for. FlexJobs has no ads or scams, and employers must pass a screening process before they can post their jobs to our site.

FlexJobs, on the other hand, has a dedicated research team which spends a combined 70+ hours every day searching the web for telecommuting, flex schedule, part-time, and freelance jobs. Then, they pre-screen the jobs and companies to ensure they’re all legitimate, so that our members can find the best flexible job listings in one place. Instead of spending all that time searching for the jobs yourself, you can spend it crafting excellent applications to each job you find. For the full benefits of a FlexJobs membership, check out this page: http://www.flexjobs.com/Benefits.aspx

Please let us know if you have any other questions, and have a great day!

> Also, the fee they are asking is very minimal considering the time they spend making sure jobs are legit. Also if you are lucky enough to catch it, they almost always have a promo code or special to use to help offset the fee! Can’t beat that!

I have a Bachelor of Accountancy & MBA. have run my own accounting business for over 26 years, taught part-time on the college level. Ready for a part-time flexible job: teaching, auditing, or accounting.

Interesting that this list doesnt include any of the popular “share economy” companies like Airbnb, Rover.com, Lyft, or TaskRabbit. These are fantastic opportunities for people to earn money quickly and make an impact on their local community. I, personally, am a dog sitter on Rover.com and absolutely love the flexibility of controlling my own hours, setting my own rates, and using the platform & tools to grow my customer base. I wonder why these types of marketplace businesses were left off the list…

Hi Brad – Great question! The sites you mentioned are definitely solid options for people looking for those types of jobs, but the jobs we post on FlexJobs are a bit different. We focus solely on professional-level telecommuting and flexible jobs. The companies who made this list all offered the most professional-level jobs this year. Rather than one-time assignments and super short-term opportunities, the jobs posted to FlexJobs are more of what would be considered “traditional” employment except that they can be done remotely. I hope that helps to explain the difference and the reason that those companies weren’t included on the list.

Hello,
I would love to obtain a job with any of these companies to work from home as a customer service or sales representative. However, I winder if there are any specific requirements to set up your home office?

Hi Nakieta – Each company will have it’s own requirements so it’s tough to say for all of them. But generally, companies usually want you to have a dedicated workspace where you won’t be interrupted and where you can focus. They’d like you to have the basics – a computer, high-speed internet, a phone (cell or other). And then each company may have it’s own variation of these essentials. I hope this helps!

> If FlexJobs could also create a section specifically for telecommuting internships that would be awesome: between grad school and a day job it’s tough to get work experience in the field I’m interested in (nonprofit management).

Hi Leslie – Thanks very much for this suggestion! There are some telecommuting internships posted at the moment (find telecommuting internship search results here), and I’d also recommend checking back periodically (or saving that as an Advanced Search so you can learn about new options quickly). Best of luck in your search!

This list is suspect…. Amex is on the list, when most of it’s employees are call center personnel that are chained to a desk and phone and have every second of their workday closely managed, while Citrix is not listed, when they designed the systems that most companies use for working from home, and have a sizable percentage of their employees working from home 2 or more days a week?

Hi there! The criteria for this list was the total number of remote jobs (telecommute, work from home) posted to FlexJobs by each company in 2013. It might be the case that some companies already have sizable telecommuting workforces but didn’t advertise as many open telecommuting positions in 2013, whereas others are growing their telecommuting positions and therefore listed more in 2013. I hope this is helpful!

> How do you connect with these jobs also? Everyone I’ve clicked show jobs listed but no way to actually get linked to them. When I’ve tried to go to the website of that company to search for opening, they are not listed. What gives?

Hi Bruce – In order to see the contact information and how to apply for each job, you need to be logged into your FlexJobs account. We display the job details publically, but the application information is kept private for FlexJobs members. Many times, the jobs you find on FlexJobs won’t be listed on the company’s own website because they are using FlexJobs to hire for those positions, rather than doing it through their own site. I hope these help to answer your questions, and please let us know if you have any others!

Hi Bruce – The way FlexJobs works, the membership fee is required in order to view the contact information for each job. We do have those free areas you’ve seen, but the membership is tied directly to job contact information, resume creation, and a host of other things.

+Mary said :January 28, 2014 at 5:31 pm

Any site that takes money from unemployed people rather than wealthy corporations does not have the best interests of the job seekers as its mission.

Hi Mary – We understand that FlexJobs isn’t for everyone, but because we don’t take money from employers to post their jobs, we are 100% committed to our job seeking members, and they’re our #1 priority. We’re able to screen every employer, weed out the scams and bogus business opportunities, and present our job seeking members with a clean, ad-free, scam-free website full of professional-level flexible jobs. Free job search sites don’t screen every employer and job posting, so job seekers spend a lot more time doing research to weed out the scams themselves. We think our nominal fee, which is tax deductible for job seekers, is well worth it, and we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for anyone who isn’t satisfied for any reason. But we also know that not everyone will agree with us, and we invite all job seekers, members or not, to use the free parts of our site to aid their job searches:

Hi Brittany – Thanks for your question! I think this is something that a good number of our job seekers might be wondering, too. It’s hard to tell which of these companies is hiring for jobs that don’t require a degree, but there are some great ways to go about finding those jobs on our site. Here are 2 blog posts which deal with searching for these jobs:10 Flexible Jobs that Don’t Require a DegreeFinding a Job Without a College Degree

I’d also recommend doing keyword searches on our Advanced Search Page for terms like “no degree” or “high school diploma” because those will bring back job listings where the employer has specified that a college degree isn’t required. Additionally, you can use the “Exclude Words” box to exclude words like “bachelors” from your search, thereby eliminating jobs with specific degree requirements.

Best of luck in your job search!

Laurie said :January 29, 2014 at 12:45 pm

> I have a friend that works from home and works for amex, so that is real I know ;)
also didn’t see HSN listed which has many WAH

> This is not an entirely true statement. While it is true that Amex does use call centres a great many employees(at least in North America, I can’t speak for the rest of the world) do work virtually from their homes. With technology, there is no longer a need to be located in a physical office call centre environment. So yes, while call centre employees may be monitored (as do many companies that employee call centres) the flexibility they get from not having to commute long distances to work thus being able to get home to their families quicker, is definitely an asset.

> I agree! Working from home on a call center operation, the worker will be held to account for every minute of his or her time–so work at home is not a license to do anything you wouldn’t do in a regular workplace. It also is not a way to spend more time with your family. However, you are paid the same amount of money without having to spend money on a commute–and, at quitting time, you open the door to your workspace and there you are, home again! That’s why I like this kind of work.